DENNYS RESTAURANT #219
3600 BISCAYNE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four drawers reach in freezer not working at preparation area cook line. No TCS food stored. As per manager not using it no more.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed boxes of chicken stored at shelf under refrigerator system at walk in freezer exposed to splash. Manager removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods at kitchen soiled.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water reach in cooler at front counter across salad station. Employee started drying out the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at dry storage area. Manager relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored above bags of spinach at reach in cooler near cook line. Employee remove bag of spinach. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw liquid white eggs stored above raw steak at reach in cooler across ice machine. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (103F - Hot Holding) at flat grill less than one hour. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four drawers reach in cooler not working at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Equipment in poor repair. Observed four drawers reach in cooler not working at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor with deep grout at preparation area with accumulation of water inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed floor with deep grout at preparation area with accumulation of water inside. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Missing dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four drawers reach in cooler not working at preparation area. **Warning**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout preparation area. **Warning**
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor with deep grout at preparation area with accumulation of water inside. **Warning**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed briskets stored at shelf under refrigerator system at walk in freezer exposed to splash of water from the refrigerator system. Manager moved the product to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored at the office. Manager moved the product to a shelf at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 128 F at front counter. Manager change the water for utensils. Final temperature 170 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Missing dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the front counter. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance at the walk in cooler behind shelves. **Warning**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked shell eggs with gloves and then touching a clean dish without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager was informed that the employee needs to discarded gloves and wash hands before touching any clean dishes. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed about 10 fruit flies flying around soda dispenser machine at storage area. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasteurized liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding); white eggs (63F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hours. And raw steak (as per operator was outside less then 15 minutes ) (56F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler at preparation area. As per the manager the product was outside while cleaning. Operator moved products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (128F - Hot Holding) at the warmer at preparation area. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the bottom part of the warmer to reheat ( warmer temperature 200 F). **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).